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August 2021
The Importance of Being Earnest
Slapstick Picnic would like to cordially invite you to its inaugural summer tea party, where marvellous feats of performance and culinary capers await. Over tea and cucumber sandwiches, we ask that you prepare to witness the impossible - the entirety of Oscar Wilde’s classic play of manners, affairs and handbags being performed by just two rather dashing entertainers. From the creators of The HandleBards comes a fantastically wild new production, ripping up the recipe book and celebrating silliness. With Slapstick Picnic,…
Find out more »Retro Carfest
Retro CarFest is a celebration of the 60s, 70s, 80s, with a splash of the 90s. Packed to the brim with activities for every member of the family. Take the ultimate nostalgia trip at this BRAND NEW FAMILY FESTIVAL with the music, films, gadgets, cars & legends from your childhood, all in aid of UK Children's Charities! Brought to you by Chris Evans, and the team behind the UK's biggest family fundraising festival CarFest. Dress up and join us at Retro…
Find out more »Henry V
For its 35th Year of touring, Festival Players International brings you Shakespeare’s most popular History Play, HENRY V. After a rebellious and spirited youthhood, carousing in the taverns of London, Prince Hal takes on the responsibility of Kingship and leads his troops, of low and high station, across the Channel to do battle with the French at Agincourt. Follow the charismatic King Henry the Fifth in this stirring tale of leadership, bravery, humour, and love; two hours of exhilarating entertainment…
Find out more »September 2021
Speed and style returns to salon privé
Salon Privé, now in its 16th consecutive year, is one of the longest-running and most established automotive events in the UK. From the globally renowned Concours d’Elégance to the presentation of the Club Trophy, this year’s Salon Privé is set to be another unforgettable celebration of the very best that the motoring world has to offer. The traditional curtain-raiser is Wednesday’s prestigious Concours d’Elégance by AXA, the country’s oldest and most exclusive classic car competition. Globally recognised as…
Find out more »Breast Walk Ever – Oxfordshire
The Breast Walk Ever is a charity fundraising walk over three distances. Walkers may opt to walk a marathon (26 miles), a half marathon (13 miles) or a 10k. The distances are only approximate. A maximum of 1000 walkers will be allowed entry into the event. A sweep marshal will be in place to confirm that the route is clear. There are three routes: Full Marathon – Purley to Abingdon Half Marathon – Wallingford to Abingdon 10k – Clifton Hampden…
Find out more »October 2021
Wallingford at War
Step back into 1940s Wallingford at War at the Cholsey & Wallingford Railway. Meet Winston Churchill and Field Marshal Lord Allenbrooke, be entertained by 1940s singers, watch the Home Guard in action and learn about Rationing. Lots more displays and re-enactors who will entertain you. Ride on vintage trains through the Oxfordshire countryside.
Find out more »World Class Women’s Cycle Racing
The Women’s Tour will break new ground once again in 2021: Stage one, Monday 4 October Start: Bicester, Oxfordshire Finish: Banbury, Oxfordshire
Find out more »Moonrakers
Marcham Centre, MARCHAM, OX13 6TY. A new spacious centre for village activities. 7.30pm £13. Tickets on the door or in advance from 01865 507211, coordinator@marchamcentre.org Much-toured 4-piece band, Moonrakers (harp, cello, stringed instruments, whistles, female/male vocals) pride themselves on having brought traditional and contemporary folk music to new audiences in festivals, arts centres, churches and village halls across the UK in recent years. With songs and tunes from the English, Irish and Scottish tradition as well as their own compositions, they’ve been…
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Marcham Centre, MARCHAM, OX13 6TY. A new spacious centre for village activities. 7.30pm £13. Tickets on the door or in advance from 01865 507211, coordinator@marchamcentre.org Much-toured 4-piece band, Moonrakers (harp, cello, stringed instruments, whistles, female/male vocals) pride themselves on having brought traditional and contemporary folk music to new audiences in festivals, arts centres, churches and village halls across the UK in recent years. With songs and tunes from the English, Irish and Scottish tradition as well as their own compositions, they’ve been…
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St Mary's church, CHIPPING NORTON, OX7 5NT. Much-toured 4-piece band, Moonrakers (harp, cello, stringed instruments, whistles, female/male vocals) pride themselves on having brought traditional and contemporary folk music to new audiences in festivals, arts centres, churches and village halls across the UK in recent years. With songs and tunes from the English, Irish and Scottish tradition as well as their own compositions, they’ve been described as “startlingly talented” (Oxford Times), with five albums of "exquisite music "(BBC) and "truly wonderful" (Wycombe…
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St Mary Magdalene church, DUNS TEW, Oxfordshire, OX25 6JP Much-toured 4-piece band, Moonrakers (harp, cello, stringed instruments, whistles, female/male vocals) pride themselves on having brought traditional and contemporary folk music to new audiences in festivals, arts centres, churches and village halls across the UK in recent years. With songs and tunes from the English, Irish and Scottish tradition as well as their own compositions, they’ve been described as “startlingly talented” (Oxford Times), with five albums of "exquisite music "(BBC) and "truly…
Find out more »November 2021
Moonrakers
St Mary's church, LONG WITTENHAM, Oxfordshire OX14 4QJ. Much-toured 4-piece band, Moonrakers (harp, cello, stringed instruments, whistles, female/male vocals) pride themselves on having brought traditional and contemporary folk music to new audiences in festivals, arts centres, churches and village halls across the UK in recent years. With songs and tunes from the English, Irish and Scottish tradition as well as their own compositions, they’ve been described as “startlingly talented” (Oxford Times), with five albums of "exquisite music "(BBC) and "truly wonderful"…
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